Noire History

A review of "If Beale Street Could Talk", a Barry Jenkins film adapted from the James Baldwin book of the same name. Set in early 1970s Harlem, the film tells the story of Clementine "Tish" Rivers (Kiki Layne) and Alonzo "Fonny" Hunt (Stephan James), two young adults who are navigating their blossoming love and the society around them. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/if-beale-street-could-talk.

A profile of Fannie Lou Hamer, a community organizer and activist who contributed to various voter registration programs, assisted with organizing Freedom Summer, developed farming co-ops to provide economic opportunities for Black people, and helped to implement childcare and education programs for low-income children. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/fannie-lou-hamer?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=media&utm_campaign=bhs_fannie_lou_hamer.

On this episode of the career interview series, we are joined by Okenna Oparah an Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist from Imo State, Nigeria by way of Atlanta, Georgia. Okenna shares how he's achieved career satisfaction by focusing on the things he values while also moving away from the things he does not enjoy. Show notes and video are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/okenna-oparah-inpatient-clinical-pharmacist

A profile of Bayard Rustin, a political organizer who was a key planner of The March on Washington and the wider Civil Rights Movement. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/bayard-rustin.

A review of "The Mother of Black Hollywood", a memoir in which Jenifer Lewis tells the story of her life from being a young kid growing up in Kinloch, MO to a working actress in New York and Los Angeles. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/mother-of-black-hollywood-book-review.

A profile of Daisy Bates, a journalist, civil rights activist, and co-owner of the Arkansas State Press. Bates was a member of the Arkansas branch of the NAACP and collaborated on the push to integrate Little Rock schools. She personally escorted Black children to newly integrated schools, among which was the group that would come to be known as the "Little Rock Nine." Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/daisy-bates.

A review of my experience visiting the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park in Atlanta, Georgia's historically Black Sweet Auburn neighborhood. Show notes and video are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/martin-luther-king-jr-national-historical-park.

A profile of Cuffy, an enslaved man from Africa who led a slave rebellion in the Dutch colony, Berbice in present-day Guyana. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/cuffy-berbice-slave-rebellion.

A movie review of "Green Book", a drama that takes place in 1962 and tells the story of an African-American classical pianist touring the Midwest and South with an Italian-American bouncer serving as his chauffeur and security. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/green-book-movie-review.

A profile of Barbara Jordan, a gifted orator, politician, and political organizer from Houston, Texas who made great contributions while in Congress. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/barbara-jordan.

On this episode of the career interview series, we are joined by Sandra Shular a Care Coordinator from Newnan, Georgia. She shares how her career has allowed her to work with various demographics, families, and individuals at different stages of life. Show notes and video are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/sandra-shular-care-coordinator. Learn about participating in the career interviews at http://noirehistoir.com/career-interviews.

A profile of Lewis Howard Latimer, a self-taught draftsman and inventor who made contributions to seven patents and improved the Edison light bulb. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/lewis-howard-latimer.

A discussion of Trevor Noah's "Born a Crime" which tells the story of his early life, apartheid, and a particular period in the history of South Africa. Show notes and video are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/born-a-crime-book-review.

A profile of The Clotilda and Africatown. The Clotilda is believed to be the ship that brought the last group of enslaved people to America from Africa. Africatown was later founded by surviving members of this group following emancipation. Show notes and video are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/clotilda-and-africatown.

A movie review of "When They See Us" by Ava Duvernay which tells the story of five teens from Harlem who were wrongfully convicted and later exonerated. Show notes and video are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/when-they-see-us-movie-review.

A profile of Dr. Patricia E. Bath, one of the first Black ophthalmologists and inventor of a laser that removes cataracts which made her the first female African-American doctor to receive a patent for a medical instrument. Show notes and video are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/dr-patricia-bath.

I made the day long journey to Guyana for a joyous family event and decided to make a full vacation of it and spent a few days in the capital, Georgetown. While there I visited a few restaurants and tourist attractions which included the zoo, the 1763 Monument, and the Guyana Museum of African Heritage. In this episode I give some background on the trip and share my experience at the museum. Show notes and video are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/guyana-museum-of-african-heritage.

A profile of Dr. Ralph Abernathy, a WWII veteran, minister, and civil rights activist who worked closely with Dr. King on many campaigns. Show notes and video are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/dr-ralph-abernathy.

A review of "We're Going to Need More Wine" by Gabrielle Union a good read that balances serious topics with funny moments. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/were-going-to-need-more-wine.

A profile of the Whitelaw Hotel which was established in 1919 and developed, designed, and financed by Black professionals. Show notes and video are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/whitelaw-hotel.

On this episode of the career interview series, we are joined by Hazel Watson a Clinical Care Associate (CCA) from Berbice, Guyana. Hazel's passion for healthcare was sparked as a kid when she saw an ambulance and paramedics respond to an accident. She shares the alternative career path she took after her original education and career plans went off track. Show notes at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/hazel-watson-clinical-care-associate. Learn more about participating in the career interviews at http://noirehistoir.com/career-interviews.

A profile of Marian Wright Edelman, the first Black woman admitted to the Mississippi State Bar and Founder of the Children's Defense Fund (CDF). Show notes and video are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/marian-wright-edelman.

Located on Auburn Avenue, the Apex Museum focuses on local Black history and details the story of Atlanta's historically black Sweet Auburn Avenue neighborhood. Atlanta is located in the South and the museum certainly doesn't shy away from the city's controversial past. But what sets the museum apart from others is that it is completely focused on the history and experiences of Black people from a Black perspective. Show notes and video are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/apex-museum.

A profile of Lois Mailou Jones a visual artist whose 70-year career overlapped the 47 years she spent teaching upcoming notable Black artists at Howard University. Show notes and video are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/lois-mailou-jones.

On this episode of the career interview series, we are joined by Lloyd Cambridge a Small Business Educator hailing from my hometown Brooklyn, New York. Lloyd's interest in entrepreneurship began when he was a kid growing up in Brownsville dreaming of being the cool kid with the fly clothes and the latest Jordans. Studying abroad for a semester in Madrid, Spain started out a bit rocky but ended up being a memorable life experience. Lloyd's economics major combined with an internship at Lord & Taylor landed him a post-college job at one of his dream companies J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. Since then Lloyd's career has focused on educating and helping entrepreneurs launch and grow small businesses. Show notes and video are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/lloyd-cambridge-small-business-educator.

A Black History Short featuring a profile of Ahmed Sékou Touré a politician in Guinea who helped to lead the country to independence and became the first president. Show notes and video are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/ahmed-sekou-toure.

"The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace" by Jeff Hobbs tells the life story of a young man that grows up in rough and tumble East Orange right outside of Newark, New Jersey and goes on to attend Yale University. In this episode I provide a summary of the book and discuss some of it's major themes. Show notes and video are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/the-short-and-tragic-life-of-robert-peace.

A profile of Alain LeRoy Locke, a gifted scholar, philosopher, and the "Father of the Harlem Renaissance". SHOW NOTES Show notes and video are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/alain-leroy-locke. FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.youtube.com/noirehistoir https://www.pinterest.com/noirehistoirhttps://www.instagram.com/noirehistoir https://www.facebook.com/NoireHistoir

On this episode of the career interview series, we are joined by Marissa Allen. Marissa is a Pediatric Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse (RN) hailing from Durham, North Carolina and currently residing in Atlanta, Georgia. As with most of the other interviews, we'll spend some time discussing Marissa's background. But, because Marissa is still relatively early in her career, we're going to take a deep dive into her training to become an RN, the job search process, and orientation. Show notes and video are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/marissa-allen-pediatric-emergency-room-registered-nurse.

A profile of Bloody Sunday, a day on which Alabama State Troopers released tear gas and attacked protestors as they attempted to cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge in a march for civil and voting rights. Show notes and video are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/bloody-sunday.

The Spelman College Museum of Fine Art is located in Atlanta, GA on the Spelman College campus. The museum features art created by Black women from across the Black diaspora. In this episode, I share a review of my visit during the Amy Sherald exhibition. Show notes and video are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/spelman-college-museum.

A profile of Edward Blyden who is considered the "father of Pan-Africanism", served as a Liberian ambassador, and openly challenged the idea of Black inferiority. Show notes and video are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/edward-blyden.

In this episode of the career interview series, we'll be hearing from Pierre DeBois, an entrepreneur who was born in Gary, Indiana. As a young boy, Pierre was passionate about cars and dreamed of working on cars when he grew up. Pierre achieved his childhood dream by interning at General Motors during college and working at Ford for eight years. But, he later made a major career change after completing grad school and is now the founder of a digital marketing analytics company. Show notes and video available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/pierre-debois-digital-marketing-analytics-entrepreneur.

A profile of Septima Poinsette Clark who spent 30 years of her life as a teacher and 50 years participating in a variety of racial, education, and social equality initiatives. Show notes and video are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/septima-poinsette-clark.

A profile of Queen Nzinga, ruler of the Ndongo and Matamba Kingdoms (modern-day Angola) who resisted Portuguese colonization and slave trading. Show notes and video are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/queen-nzinga.

This is a throwback to my review of "Bessie" an HBO film starring Queen Latifah in an excellent portrayal of 1920's blues legend Bessie Smith. The movie covers Bessie's rise, fall, and comeback during the 1920's — 1930's with brief peeks back into her childhood. In this episode I discussed the movie's strengths (performances) and weaknesses (partially underdeveloped story). Show notes and video are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/bessie.

A profile of Mary Church Terrell who was one of the first African-American women to earn a Bachelor's degree and went on to become an educator, scholar, and activist. Show notes and video at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/mary-church-terrell.

"Ida A Sword Among Lions" by Paula Giddings is a biography that details the journalistic activism of Ida B. Wells. Covering the incredibly impactful life of Wells is a huge undertaking but Giddings' delivers the goods. Show notes available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/ida-a-sword-among-lions-book-review.

A profile of Amelia Boynton Robinson who traveled the Alabama countryside promoting educational info, founded an insurance company geared towards Black people, and participated in Black voter registration initiatives. Show notes and video at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/amelia-boynton-robinson.

In this episode of the career interview series, we'll be hearing from Joy Williams, a media entrepreneur currently running two of her own companies. SHOW NOTES http://noirehistoir.com/blog/joy-williams-founder-and-managing-director FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL https://www.instagram.com/noirehistoir https://www.pinterest.com/noirehistoir https://www.facebook.com/NoireHistoir

A profile of Lugenia Burns Hope who worked on projects to assess and address the needs of Atlanta's Black community. Show notes and video at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/lugenia-burns-hope.

The Center for Civil and Human Rights is located in Downtown Atlanta. Spread across three floors, the museum focuses on the Civil Rights Era, global human rights, and also features special exhibits related to these topics. View show notes and video at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/center-for-civil-and-human-rights.

In this episode of the career interview series, we'll be hearing from Tuwisha Rogers-Simpson, a Marketing and Partnerships Executive. SHOW NOTES http://noirehistoir.com/blog/tuwisha-rogers-simpson-marketing-and-partnerships-executive FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL https://www.instagram.com/noirehistoir https://www.pinterest.com/noirehistoir https://www.facebook.com/NoireHistoir

A profile of Aaron Douglas who is most notable for being a visual artist during the Harlem Renaissance. Show notes and video at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/aaron-douglas.

A profile of E.D. Nixon who is most notable for his work as a civil rights leader in Montgomery, Alabama during the 1940's and 1950's. Show notes and video at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/e-d-nixon.

King Leopold's Ghost by Adam Hochschild is the story of how King Leopold II of Belgium used violence and coercion to gain control of the Congo. In this review, I discuss how on a larger scale the book also provides a perspective on how various European powers carved up Africa for their own gain. Visit http://noirehistoir.com/blog/king-leopolds-ghost-book-review for show notes and video.

A profile of Irene Amos Morgan who is most notable for refusing to give up her seat on a Greyhound bus and successfully fighting interstate bus racial segregation in court. Show notes and video at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/irene-amos-morgan.

In this episode of the career interview series, we'll be hearing from Cheick Dukuly, a Physical Education Teacher from Brooklyn, NY. We discuss how Cheick combines his past work experiences and passion for media, sports, and education as a teacher at a charter school. Show notes and video at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/cheick-dukuly-physical-education-teacher.

In the first Noire Histoir Black History Minute, I profile Alonzo Herndon who is most notable for being a successful entrepreneur in Atlanta, GA. Show notes and video at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/alonzo-herndon.

Today we'll be hearing from Tresa Chambers, a Communications Strategist from Newport News, VA. In this interview we'll discuss movement to achieve progress, defining and marking success, and being a resource for upcoming generations. Show notes and video available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/tresa-chambers-communications-strategist.